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Greece condemns attack on Catholic church in Gaza
Kathimerini
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July 17, 2025
FOREIGN AFFAIRS [InTime News] “Greece strongly condemns all attacks against churches or religious sites,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement Thursday, following a deadly strike on the Catholic Church of the Holy Family in Gaza that left two...
Tripoli asserts claims against Athens
Kathimerini
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One of the maps that the Libyan government attached to its note verbale at the UN against Greece. Libya continues asserting maritime rights in the Eastern Mediterranean against Greece through UN submissions, despite Athens’ attempts to improve...
Greece Tourism Rises in May 2025, Driven by Foreign Visitors
To Vima
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July 17, 2025
Greece’s tourism sector continued its upward trajectory in May 2025, with arrivals at tourist accommodations—including hotels, campsites, and rental lodgings—rising by 1.94% compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the...
Municipality of Athens: Crackdown on Illegal Outdoor Seating in Kolonaki
Tornos News
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July 17, 2025
In a major operation aimed at reclaiming public space and ensuring full pedestrian accessibility, the Municipality of Athens conducted a sweep on July 16 in Kolonaki, targeting unauthorized tables and chairs set up by businesses. The operation,...
Flash flood warning issued for parts of southeastern Ohio, Athens County
FOX28 - Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A flash flood warning was issued for parts of Athens, Meigs, and Washington Counties, the National Weather Service said. Thunderstorms have produced heavy rain with between 1.2 and 2 inches of rain. The warning is expected...
2 Greece men sentenced for role in retail theft ring
WHEC 10 - New York
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July 18, 2025
GREECE, N.Y. — Two men from Greece have been sentenced to 14 months in prison Thursday for their role in a $1 million retail theft ring. RELATED: Retail theft ring busted: Six charged with wire fraud, money laundering, and more James Civiletti,...
Athens woman charged for possession of smokable hemp products
WAAY31 - Alabama
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Police arrested an Athens woman accused of possessing and selling smokable hemp products. A new Alabama state law regulates the sale and distribution of consumable hemp products. House Bill 445 went into effect on July 1. According to court...
Lydia knows her mother is dead - but not that her father killed her: Caroline Crouch was murdered in Athens by her husband... now her father shares the tragic new twist in the life of her daughter
Daily Mail
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July 18, 2025
Sweet-faced Lydia Crouch, dressed as a Greek goddess and smiling shyly for the camera, is the image of her late mum Caroline. It is a profound relief to her maternal grandparents that she also shares her mother's kind heart and caring personality....
1 gas station in cities throughout Athens County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 12
SE Ohio Times
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July 17, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Athens County selling...
Greece Police looking for suspect they say punched employee
WHEC 10 - New York
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July 17, 2025
GREECE, N.Y. — Greece Police are looking for a suspect wanted for harassment. Police say on July 16, the suspect was in a local donut shop in Greece and was “not happy with service,” resulting in them punching an employee. Anyone with information...
The Athens County Board of Elections seemingly found a workaround to Nelsonville City Council’s ward problem
WOUB Public Media - Ohio
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July 17, 2025
By: Joshua Hoerner Posted on: Thursday, July 17, 2025 < < Back to ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — It now looks like Nelsonville will have at least six City Council members in January when it switches to a new form of government. The town square in...
Bear Killings in Greece Reveal Growing Conflict Between People and Wildlife
To Vima
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July 17, 2025
In a remote mountain village in northern Greece, a female brown bear and her cub spent weeks wandering around a village. Their presence was tolerated—until it wasn’t. The mother was shot dead in Foufas, a village in Western Macedonia. In unrelated...
WWII-Era Mine Destroyed Off SW Greece Coast
To Vima
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July 17, 2025
Members of a navy underwater demolition unit on Thursday carried out a controlled explosion to destroy a World War II-era mine that was discovered in a sea region off the southwest Greece, and specifically at the Aghios Ilias site in Elia...
Greece Faces Reigning Champions France in U20 EuroBasket Clash
To Vima
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July 17, 2025
Greece’s U20 national basketball team is gearing up for its toughest challenge yet at the EuroBasket tournament in Heraklion, in Crete, as they take on reigning champions France in the quarterfinals on Thursday, July 17. The high-stakes match will...
Greece-based Naftomar swoops on six modern MR tankers
Riviera
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July 17, 2025
The Zein family led company has updated its tanker fleet list on its website, adding 45,999-dwt Pantherlight (built in 2016), along with 2017-built Astrolight, Miami Light, Pearl Light, Frank Light and Kokolight. Previously operating a fleet of...
Entertainment events this weekend in Athens Metro: Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20
Athens Reporter - Georgia
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July 17, 2025
Marena Bleech, Library Manager, Jefferson Public Library | Linkedin Marena Bleech, Library Manager, Jefferson Public Library | Linkedin Don't miss out on the best entertainment in Athens Metro this weekend. Here's what entertainment events are on...
ETC: Greece scans in attracting new visitors from Europe
Tornos News
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July 17, 2025
In a European champion in claiming- and attracting- new European visitors, namely those who have never visited the destination, Greece is highlighted, as according to the latest European Travel Committee (ETC) report, our country draws on the...
Athens relying on Chevron for hydrocarbon surveys off Crete
Kathimerini
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ENERGY ENERGY Athens considers it positive that Chevron has also expressed interest in the Libyan blocks. [REUTERS] The Greek government is relying on Chevron’s influence in decision-making centers in the US in its confrontation with Libya, and by...
Athens Riviera: Attica Region Takes Over Taekwondo Stadium in Major Coastal Reboot
Greek Travel Pages
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July 16, 2025
Economy Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, HPPC CEO Iro Hatzigeorgiou, and Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias. Photo source: Economy Ministry The Taekwondo Olympic Stadium in Palaio Faliro has officially come under the management of the Region of Attica,...
INSETE: Greece Tops Winter Hotel Rankings with Outstanding Cleanliness and Service
Greek Travel Pages
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July 17, 2025
Even in the quieter winter months, Greece has proven its hospitality excellence — topping guest satisfaction rankings across Southern Europe thanks to spotless hotels, warm service, and prime locations. According to a new report by INSETE, the...